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Med Int Mex 2013; 29 (3)

Infections of the Central Nervous System in the Prelude of the 21st century; an Analytical Review

García S, Sauri-Suárez S, Meza E, Arrazola-Cortés E, Sevilla-Álvarez C, Villagómez AJ

Language: Spanish
References: 62
Page: 276-289
PDF size: 213.57 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Infections of the Central Nervous System (CNS) are among the most difficult we face in terms of morbidity and mortality for a patient. Therefore, they require precise and immediate diagnosis. In this paper we review the most common infections of the central nervous system and include an analysis about the study of the cerebrospinal fluid and the concepts of septic meningitis and aseptic meningitis. Although viral infections are more common, bacterial meningitis is the one with the potential to cause a rapidly deteriorating condition that the physician should be familiar with. Viral encephalitis frequently accompanies viral meningitis and can produce focal neurologic findings and cognitive difficulties that can mimic other neurologic disorders. Other infectious diseases of the central nervous system, such as those produced by prions are explored in this review.


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